Section 766.415  Factors in Assessing Penalties

In assessing a penalty authorized by Section 13-516 of the Act, factors to be considered by the Commission shall include, but not be limited to, the following factors:

a)         Lack of mitigating circumstances;

b)         Lack of good faith or intent;

c)         Ability to pay;

d)         Degree of harm to the complainant or the public and the extent of the violative conduct; and

e)         Financial benefit accruing to the respondent.